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Meet the New
Highest-Paid
Player in NFL
History

Mar 2, 2013 5:44 AM CST

Meet the New Highest-Paid Player in NFL History

Ravens QB Joe Flacco will get $120.6M over six years

(Newser) - Before this year's playoffs, Joe Flacco had the reputation of being an under-appreciated underdog. Funny what a Super Bowl ring and an MVP trophy can do: The Ravens quarterback has agreed to a $120.6 million contract over six years that will make him the highest-paid player in NFL...

Tebow's
Hometown Team
Not Interested

Jan 11, 2013 10:02 AM CST

Tebow's Hometown Team Not Interested

Jacksonville Jaguars don't want quarterback, either

(Newser) - First Denver unloaded Tim Tebow on the New York Jets. Then the Jets benched Tebow, who is expected to be traded or released. Now add Tebow's hometown Jaguars to the list of teams that don't want the quarterback, reports ESPN . "I can't imagine a scenario in...

Redskins Blew It
on RGIII

OPINION ROUNDUP

Jan 9, 2013 1:17 PM CST

Redskins Blew It on RGIII

Team endangers star QB and pays the price. Bad karma, maybe?

(Newser) - The Washington Redskins star quarterback had reconstructive surgery on his injured knee today, and ESPN's sources think Robert Griffin III might, might, be back for the start of next season. It's way too early to know for sure, however, along with whether he'll ever be the same...

Tebow to NY Jets: Let Me Go!

source says

Dec 19, 2012 10:31 AM CST

Tebow to NY Jets: Let Me Go!

Source says he wants out after latest quarterback drama

(Newser) - Tim Tebow took the football world by storm as a Denver Bronco, but since being traded to the New York Jets, he's spent nearly all of his time on the bench—and a source tells the New York Daily News he'll ask the team to release or trade...

ESPN Host: Is QB Griffin
a 'Cornball Brother'?

Dec 13, 2012 7:18 PM CST

ESPN Host: Is QB Griffin a 'Cornball Brother'?

Rob Parker seems to question RGIII's authenticity as an African-American

(Newser) - Robert Griffin III is a young black quarterback for the Redskins who has handled questions about his race with thoughtfulness, writes Dan Steinberg in the Washington Post . "RGIII" doesn't make a big deal of it because he says he wants to be the best quarterback, not the best...

Freshman Heisman Winner?
Maybe Tonight

Dec 8, 2012 1:54 PM CST

Freshman Heisman Winner? Maybe Tonight

Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel might make history

(Newser) - A little history might be made at tonight's Heisman Trophy presentation, with Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel in the running to be the first freshman to get college football's top honor. There's a reason the 20-year-old is called "Johnny Football," as his stats prove:...

5 Rookie QBs to Watch Today

Sep 9, 2012 12:18 PM CDT

5 Rookie QBs to Watch Today

Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III among NFL's 5 rookie starters

(Newser) - Peyton who? Rookie quarterbacks are looking to rule on any given Sunday this year. And as the NFL kicks off its first Sunday of the 2012 season, five teams are placing their fates in the hands of rookie starters—up from the previous record of three in 1960. The Christian ...

Jets to Use
Tebow on ...
Punt Team?

Apr 24, 2012 2:51 PM CDT

Jets to Use Tebow on ... Punt Team?

So says one report, which might just be a ruse by the team

(Newser) - If an NFL's punting strategy is making headlines in April, that can mean only one thing: Tim Tebow is involved. ESPN's Adam Schefter tweeted today that the Jets have told their new backup QB he's going to serve time on the punt squad next season as the...

Tim Tebow
Meets the Jets

Mar 26, 2012 7:09 PM CDT

Tim Tebow Meets the Jets

Quarterback dismisses any tension between him and Mark Sanchez

(Newser) - Tim Tebow donned his green and took on the gang from New York today, appearing for the first time as a New York Jet before a crush of more than 200 reporters at the Jets practice facility, reports the AP . The former Bronco was upbeat, poised, and refused to get...

It's Official:
Tim Tebow
Goes to Jets

Mar 21, 2012 8:31 PM CDT

It's Official: Tim Tebow Goes to Jets

New York, Denver finalize deal for quarterback

(Newser) - Tim Tebow will, in fact, suit up for the New York Jets next season. The Jets announced the deal this afternoon, but things nearly fell apart afterward over a $5 million clause in Tebow's contract. After last-minute talks, the Jets agreed to pay half the amount to Tebow's...

Denver Trades
Tebow to Jets

Mar 21, 2012 12:06 PM CDT

Denver Trades Tebow to Jets

Broncos get a 4th-round draft pick

(Newser) - Get down on one knee and pray this works, New York: The Denver Broncos have traded quarterback sensation Tim Tebow to the Jets in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick, according to the Jets' official Twitter feed . (Update: The deal has apparently hit a contract snag .) The Jets ostensibly...

Manning, Broncos
Reach $96M Deal

Mar 20, 2012 10:29 AM CDT

Manning, Broncos Reach $96M Deal

Denver locks up Peyton for 5-year deal, press conference this afternoon

(Newser) - Peyton Manning has a new mile-high contract: The just-released Colts quarterback , who turns a semi-creaky 36 years old on Saturday, has inked a $96 million deal with the Denver Broncos that will keep him tied up until he's an even creakier 41-year-old, reports ESPN , citing inside sources. The Broncos...

Peyton Manning
Picks Broncos:
Report

Tebow to be Traded?

Mar 19, 2012 11:09 AM CDT

Peyton Manning Picks Broncos: Report

Denver will try to trade Tim Tebow

(Newser) - Is Tebow-mania on its knees in Denver? Peyton Manning has told his agent to begin negotiations with the Broncos, sources tell Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen of ESPN . In a TV appearance, Schefter said Manning "fully intends" to play in Denver, and has already discussed the parameters of a...

Manning in Ariz.,
Talking With Cardinals

Mar 11, 2012 8:22 AM CDT

Manning in Ariz., Talking With Cardinals

Peyton shopping hard for a team before free agency starts Tuesday

(Newser) - Peyton Manning's Tour de NFL teams continues, last night making a stop in the Arizona desert for talks with the Cardinals. The hush-hush stop marks his second—the Colts' former golden boy earlier met with the Denver Broncos and will likely drop by the Miami Dolphins ahead of Tuesday,...

Look Out, Tebow:
Peyton Manning
Visits Broncos

Mar 9, 2012 4:16 PM CST

Look Out, Tebow: Peyton Manning Visits Broncos

QB is quickly looking for a new home

(Newser) - Talk about a marquis quarterback tandem: Newly minted free agent Peyton Manning has the football world in a tizzy today as he visits the Denver Broncos. For the football-challenged, that's the same team whose starting quarterback is one Tim Tebow. Could Manning and Tebow end up on the same...

Manning Leaving
Colts: 'I'm at Peace'

Mar 7, 2012 11:35 AM CST

Manning Leaving Colts: 'I'm at Peace'

Indianapolis will retire quarterback's No. 18

(Newser) - The "sources" were right: Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts announced today that he won't be playing for the team next season after 14 years, reports the Indianapolis Star . "It's weighed heavy on my heart," said an emotional Manning. "But I am at peace...

Brees
Breaks
Marino
Passing
Record

Dec 27, 2011 6:00 AM CST

Brees Breaks Marino Passing Record

By 3 yards on his final throw of game

(Newser) - Drew Brees tossed for 307 yards and four touchdowns last night, securing his New Orleans Saints' place in the playoffs and his own in NFL history by shattering a 27-year-old season passing record held by Dan Marino. On his final pass of the game, Brees threw a nine-yard TD pass...

Tim Tebow:
Miracle Worker

OPINION

Dec 12, 2011 12:02 PM CST

Tim Tebow: Miracle Worker

Sports analysts agog after Denver Broncos' latest victory

(Newser) - After a stunning performance in yesterday's last-minute 13-10 victory against the Chicago Bears, sports commentators are wondering if Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow really is capable of miracles.

Declaring Tebow his "personal quarterback and savior," Jeff Neuman at RealClearSports catalogs five miracles made in last night's

...

Yale QB Ditches
Rhodes for 'The Game'

Nov 14, 2011 2:58 PM CST

Yale QB Ditches Rhodes for 'The Game'

Patrick Witt will miss finalist interview Saturday

(Newser) - Given what one might think would be a fairly straightforward choice between a Rhodes Scholarship and a football game, Patrick Witt chose the football game. It's not just any game, but rather a game known as "The Game": The Yale senior will lead his team Saturday in their...

Peyton Manning
May Miss Entire
Season

Sep 8, 2011 4:49 PM CDT

Peyton Manning May Miss Entire Season

Colts QB has more neck surgery, will be out months if not longer

(Newser) - Peyton Manning's season is in jeopardy after he had to have his third neck operation in two years, reports ESPN . The Colts QB will be out at least two to three months, though the team is downplaying the seriousness and says it expects him to return at some point....